If you're thinking about adding a power outlet to your desk or workspace but you don't want to just slap in a power strip, you could do worse than this DIY desktop outlet. Instructables user dlewisa was looking for a sleek, space-saving power option for his desk, so he decided to build his own. »2/01/13 5:00am 2/01/13 5:00am

If you have a Raspberry Pi and one of those surge protectors that also protects your network cables from voltage fluctuations, you have most of the tools you need to build a cheap network observation device, as long as you're not afraid to use a soldering iron. When you're finished, you'll have the perfect addition… »10/17/12 4:00am 10/17/12 4:00am

Part of taking great photos or shooting great video is to pay attention to your lighting, and it can be frustrating when you're shooting indoors and there just isn't enough light for the job. Instead of struggling with desk lamps, this DIY strip light uses a heavy duty power strip, a bunch of compact fluorescents… »4/30/12 4:00am 4/30/12 4:00am